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Amazing Alternative Therapy Strategies for JIA

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Although systemic onset juvenile idiopathic arthritis (SJIA) treatment has evolved thanks to targeted medications, a sizable portion of patients with the rare condition are resistant to the new drugs.

Still, not everyone benefits from the new treatments. Approximately 1 in 7 patients will not respond to treatment.

Additional disease-modifying anti-rheumatic medications can be used to treat patients who meet refractory SJIA (DMARDs) criteria. Among them are traditional systemic DMARDs like thalidomide and cyclosporine.

Other biologics that can be utilized for patients who are refractory include rituximab (Rituxan) and abatacept (Orencia).

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Due in part to a shortage of medical professionals trained in this specialism, JIA is frequently misdiagnosed. There aren’t any pediatric rheumatologists in many states.

Making good lifestyle decisions is essential to sustaining joint health. Pain can be avoided in large part by engaging in daily physical activity, incorporating aerobic and muscle-strengthening workouts, and maintaining a healthy weight. However, once pains start, many seek over-the-counter relief, such as anti-inflammatory drugs or prescription medication.

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Exercise and weight control continue to be the most effective approaches to lessen pain and enhance function when it comes to chronic pain.

New discoveries give people hope, and one such finding has profound effects on those who experience chronic pain. A special mineral deposit that may be found in the American Sierra Mountains’ slopes has been proven to provide amazing advantages for people who have joint pain. 

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Two U.S. patents have been granted for the mineral deposit, known commercially as SierraSil, for its exceptional healing capabilities that efficiently improve joint health and reduce inflammation.

Most natural health products, including glucosamine and collagen, contain components that support the body’s natural regenerating process by helping to build human cartilage and joint structure. SierraSil reduces cartilage loss, inhibits the enzymes that cause

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